AIM Decisions

For anyone of those wondering, CGA does provide transport to and from TF Green and Bradley international
 
My C/O 2024 cadet was waitlisted for AIM the summer he applied and virtual AIM was not an option. So glad they offer the virtual program now because it gives many more prospective cadets an opportunity to experience a taste of the Academy without the expense and time of the in-person program. My cadet was offered a chance to sign up for a "Cadet for the Day" program when he was not pulled off the waitlist. Going to that in the fall was a great alternative, as he got to spend a night in Chase Hall, go to class with a current cadet and take the fitness test for his application. If you did not get accepted to AIM, it does not mean you are not competitive for the Academy, so continue to show interest by taking any opportunities offered towards that application process. 40 percent of my 2024 appointments went to students that attended AIM, but that means 60% went to students that did not attend AIM :)
 
VAcadetmom said:
My C/O 2024 cadet was waitlisted for AIM the summer he applied and virtual AIM was not an option. So glad they offer the virtual program now because it gives many more prospective cadets an opportunity to experience a taste of the Academy without the expense and time of the in-person program. My cadet was offered a chance to sign up for a "Cadet for the Day" program when he was not pulled off the waitlist. Going to that in the fall was a great alternative, as he got to spend a night in Chase Hall, go to class with a current cadet and take the fitness test for his application. If you did not get accepted to AIM, it does not mean you are not competitive for the Academy, so continue to show interest by taking any opportunities offered towards that application process. 40 percent of my 2024 appointments went to students that attended AIM, but that means 60% went to students that did not attend AIM :)
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How many are selected for AIM?
 
For those selected to AIM, not only do you need to be vaccinated but you ALSO have to have proof of a negative covid test.

Vaccinations: Those attending in-person sessions must be fully vaccinated against the Covid-19 virus, and must present proof of vaccination with their Medical Information form and again upon arrival. You are considered fully vaccinated two weeks after the final dose of vaccine is administered. The cutoff date is June 19.

Testing: Those attending in-person sessions must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test result within 72 hours of arrival; at home COVID-19 rapid test kits are acceptable, we ask that you conduct the test upon check-in and show proof of results. Those testing positive must leave campus and will not be able to participate in-person, but may participate in Session IV (Virtual). Tuition will be refunded. We recommend you also take a self-administered rapid-test before departing home.
 
My son got accepted to the virtual session. What are the chances of being "moved up" to attending in person? Knowing how high airline tickets are, I will not be too disappointed if he doesn't get to attend in person.

My son applied to summer sessions for USMA, USAFA, and USNA. He got rejected by all 3.
 
I'm curious, was your son a recruited athlete or have some other unique aspect that might have made him stand out? I am guessing certain additional qualities like sports might help in this case.
 
My DD is just finishing up her 4C year, but two years ago (two? really?) she was virtual AIM. It was OK: they used the interview she did over Teams for her application and she still stays in touch with some of those kids. Honestly it would have been better in person, but it was not discouraging, and early in Covid it was a relief for anything to be put on at all.

EDIT: Going virtual isn't that bad, it allows a lot more kids to attend and saves everyone a bunch of money. You can't do your PFE or sleep in a dorm, but sleeping in a dorm is not what's going to tip any scales.
 
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My son did the virtual session last year for both USNA and CGA. They were both fine and very informative, even though I do think that the in person sessions seem better. I will say though that one of the best things we were able to do was to attend a Bears Day. It takes a bit of planning but it was really worth it to see the campus and to spend the day with a Cadet.
 
Hope2BeA27BearDad said:
Good question! I was wondering if they released any stats on how many applied, were accepted,
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I remembered during my year of AIM they said that they said in the introduction it was an acceptance rate of around 20% around 200 for each session (2 in person and one virtual) and there was 3 session so it was 600 of us. I would say around 3000 of us applied. This might've changed since now they separated the people in virtual and people in person since my year they made everyone sign up as a first come first serve thing and when the in person was filled up, it was rest to virtual.
 
lanyc2026 said:
My son did the virtual session last year for both USNA and CGA. They were both fine and very informative, even though I do think that the in person sessions seem better. I will say though that one of the best things we were able to do was to attend a Bears Day. It takes a bit of planning but it was really worth it to see the campus and to spend the day with a Cadet.
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I believe that USCGA encourages anyone who does not get into in-person AIM to attend a Cadet for a Day visit or at least a Bears Day. But even if you attend AIM, you can still try to attend those other visits if it is feasible. My daughter is class of 2024. She attended AIM, which gave her a good taste of what SWAB summer would be like, but she also wanted to attend a Cadet for a Day visit to get a better idea of what everyday life as a 4/c would be like.
 
KCE said:
I'm curious, was your son a recruited athlete or have some other unique aspect that might have made him stand out? I am guessing certain additional qualities like sports might help in this case.
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My son was not a recruited athlete. I did get in contact with the hockey coach but that had no weight on him getting an in-person slot for AIM.
 
TCartens said:
My son got accepted to the virtual session. What are the chances of being "moved up" to attending in person? Knowing how high airline tickets are, I will not be too disappointed if he doesn't get to attend in person.

My son applied to summer sessions for USMA, USAFA, and USNA. He got rejected by all 3.
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My thinking is to prepare for the virtual. You're basically fighting against everyone else in virtual. It is not likely.
 
lanyc2026 said:
My son did the virtual session last year for both USNA and CGA. They were both fine and very informative, even though I do think that the in person sessions seem better. I will say though that one of the best things we were able to do was to attend a Bears Day. It takes a bit of planning but it was really worth it to see the campus and to spend the day with a Cadet.
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Bear's Day was incredible! On one hand it cemented my daughter's desire the CGA route, but on the other hand it has completely ruined her for all other colleges and has made coming up with a plan B much more difficult! She's a swimmer and wants to swim in college, wants to attend a high academic school, and is determined to somehow become an officer in the Coast Guard, so finding a great Plan B that would accomplish all those things is a challenge. The academy would check all the boxes!
 
Hope2BeA27BearDad said:
Bear's Day was incredible! On one hand it cemented my daughter's desire the CGA route, but on the other hand it has completely ruined her for all other colleges and has made coming up with a plan B much more difficult! She's a swimmer and wants to swim in college, wants to attend a high academic school, and is determined to somehow become an officer in the Coast Guard, so finding a great Plan B that would accomplish all those things is a challenge. The academy would check all the boxes!
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Plan B could be a year of self prep. Head to the prep school thread. I’ve read many people have achieved success via self prep.
 
Hope2BeA27BearDad said:
Bear's Day was incredible! On one hand it cemented my daughter's desire the CGA route, but on the other hand it has completely ruined her for all other colleges and has made coming up with a plan B much more difficult! She's a swimmer and wants to swim in college, wants to attend a high academic school, and is determined to somehow become an officer in the Coast Guard, so finding a great Plan B that would accomplish all those things is a challenge. The academy would check all the boxes!
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CSPI is also an option if she attends an eligible school.
 
Anybody Who got into virtual and waitlisted for in person hear anything about coming off of waitlist?
 
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